2004 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1983 Bitter SC | |
| Make | AC | Bitter |
| Model | Aceca | SC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
